The singer-songwriter says he stepped down because he worried performers would no longer feel safe expressing themselves without fear of political consequences.
Musician Ben Folds has explained why he stepped down as artistic advisor to the National Symphony Orchestra, telling lawmakers he feared artists he invited could face...
The comedian and television host accepted one of comedy’s highest honors, reflecting on the controversy surrounding the event and emphasizing that the celebration moved forward regardless.
Despite reported pressure and political tensions surrounding the event, Bill Maher took center stage at the Kennedy Center as fellow comedians, media personalities, and cultural figures...
The board has spoken. The lawsuits are flying. And America's most iconic arts venue is now caught at the centre of a battle over power, legacy,...
A canceled holiday performance has ignited a sharp cultural clash in Washington, after a jazz artist pulled out over Donald Trump’s name—prompting a furious response and...
As the Kennedy Center moves forward with a controversial renaming decision, artists and productions quietly pull out — reigniting a debate over culture, politics, and legacy.
A former South Park writer quietly snapped up political domains years before they mattered — and when Donald Trump’s Kennedy Center moment arrived, his satire suddenly...